a public bench for Dr Sun Yat Sen Museum Convergence 凝
A hexagonal illuminative attraction that invites museum visitors to join the scene of Dr. Sun’s imagination i.e., the cohesion within the society of great unity ( 大同社會 ). In the dark multi-media hall, the audience would sit on the large platform, interfere and interact with the original static colours of shades projected onto the ceiling. When all seats are occupied, the hidden white spotlight image is revealed. The process symbolizes the convergence of thoughts and continuous efforts that take a community marching towards a bright future.
Designers: FUNG Kar Hei Francis, HUEN Sin Man Dums, LEUNG Mei Yin Niki, Merkx Koen, SO Lok Man Norman, WONG Cho Kiu Kirsten
Tutor: Brian Lee, a HK PolyU School of DesignProduct Design, Furniture Design class project
The Museum about the Revolution Leader
Dr Sun Yat-sen was a world-renowned revolutionary who devoted his entire life to overthrowing the Chinese Qing Dynasty. Before he eventually found the Republic of China in 1912, Hong Kong, where he received his secondary and university education, had become the cradle of his revolutionary thoughts and uprising plans.
The Museum gives a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Dr Sun, and Hong Kong's vital role in the reform movements and revolutionary activities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Gracing each visitor's encounter
With the stirdy hardwood complementing the elegant environment, Convergence further echoes the museum Rococo and Baroque decor with its hexagonal shape reminiscing the mosaic floor tile design.
The team was thrilled to know Convergence being popular among museum visitors, adding colour and vibrancy to their learning experience in the historical building.
Different scenario
of the interactive lighting experience, and how the effects would change accordingly:
- Empty seats: All colours of shade revealed
- Some empty seats : Colour shadows partly covered, centre spotlight image partly revealed.
- All seats fully occupied: Hexagonal centre light image reflected onto the ceiling as one and only focus
Matte window, wooden arch, and atmospheric lighting
An adaptation that retains and makes the best use out of the original stylistic features of the upcycled chairs, which further lights up the museum interior in a softer manner.
